beguilement

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Noun
  • DeGroff is the father of the American cocktail renaissance and has a Scorcese-esque fascination with all things New York; Beebe’s extended tribute to the Stork Club and the cocktails therein would’ve been irresistible.
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2025
  • Eventually, Cooper revealed himself to be a serial killer, thus beginning Prater’s fascination with murderers.
    Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Its flattery is intended to keep people engaged and coming back for more.
    Russell Shaw, The Atlantic, 11 July 2025
  • Imitation is supposed to be the sincerest form of flattery.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
Noun
  • Here are some of the itineraries that capture the enchantment of these fascinating countries in Northern Europe, each with its distinct personality and culture.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 29 July 2025
  • The warmer, wetter weather of summer usually makes these months the off-season for travel to the Isla del Encanto—the island of enchantment, as Puerto Rico is called—but this summer, all signs hotels are reaching record levels of occupancy.
    Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • Auntie is a term of endearment, a reference to the mom-aged woman young people like being around.
    Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 29 July 2025
  • Through her storytelling and focus on intentional design choices, Markle encourages viewers to consider how their homes reflect their heritage, values, and personal histories, and how to use their spaces to express themselves as well as build connection and endearment with loved ones.
    Britney Porter, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Advertisement Some analysts have even suggested that Hun Sen has been enlisted by Thailand’s elites to finally topple the Shinawatra family, which remains reviled by royalists for its populist adulation amongst rural voters.
    Charlie Campbell, Time, 25 July 2025
  • In a documentary released by the PGA Tour chronicling Scheffler’s 2024 season, a host of pros – including two-time major winner Collin Morikawa and Sweden’s Ludvig Åberg – heaped adulation on Scheffler’s patience and focus.
    Max Rego, CNN Money, 17 July 2025
Noun
  • Sudden enlightenment is possible with Mercury back in Aries.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
  • Boyle’s thrilling reboot offers enlightenment as well.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 18 June 2025
Noun
  • Impressed by the senator’s blandishments, the egoistic journalist argues military strategy and then faces a moment of conscience.
    Armond White, National Review, 17 May 2023
  • People want to hear blandishments about engagement and infrastructure.
    Rory Smith, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2023
Noun
  • Despite the win leaving his wife in disbelief, the winner was nonchalant.
    Daniella Segura, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2025
  • Both Ripley and Sky were left in disbelief as Naomi scampered away with the championship.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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“Beguilement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beguilement. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

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